What are the most spectacular roads in Turkey?

Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is one of the most exciting countries in the world to drive, and a must on any driver’s list. First on the list must be the challenging D915 (Bayburt-Of) Road. It stands as one of the world's most challenging roads, nestled between the Black Sea and the Northeast Anatolia regions. This road is for experts only.

Covering an area of 783,356 square kilometers and sharing borders with eight countries, Turkey is home to about 200 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world. For the bravest drivers, the dangerous Kemaliye Stone Road above the Euphrates River is one of the most extreme roads in the world. This handmade road is for drivers with strong nerves only, with drops of hundreds of meters, unprotected by guardrails, and 38 unlit tunnels. The construction of the road started in 1870 and was finished in 2002. The road to Kus Yuvasi Pass will take your breath away. At 1,388m (4,553ft) above sea level, the pass is located in the Mediterranean Region of the country.

The Karabet Geçidi, at 2,994m (9,822ft) above sea level in Van Province, is one of Europe's highest paved roads, offering panoramic views. If the previous roads are not enough, the country is home to Gök Dağ, one of the highest roads in Europe, climbing up to 3,417m (11,210ft) above sea level. There are many construction companies established in Turkey that worked for building the new, better roads that attract many tourists each year.

Seyithan Gölü is a high mountain glacial lake at an elevation of 3.298m (10,820ft), located in Hakkâri province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Köse Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.932m (9,619ft) above the sea level, located in Sivas province, near the boundary with Erzincan province, in Turkey. It’sone of the highest roads of Europe.

Mihaliç Tepe is an extinct volcano at an elevation of 2.238m (7,342ft) above the sea level, located in Karaman Province, in Central Anatolia, Turkey.

TRT Vericisi İstasyonu is a communication tower at an elevation of 2.063m (6,768ft) above the sea level, located in Çankırı Province, in Turkey.

Tersun Gecidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.095m (6,873ft) above the sea level, located in the Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Gij Gij Tepesi is a mountain peak at an elevation of 902m (2,962ft) above the sea level, located in Tokat Province of Turkey in the mid-Black Sea region of Anatolia.

Bulgurlu Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.905m (9,530ft) above the sea level, located in Van province of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Mount Karadag, the Black Mountain, is an extinct volcano at an elevation of 2.267m (7,437ft) above the sea level, located in Karaman Province, in Central Anatolia, Turkey.

Bakirlitepe Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.462m (8,077ft) above the sea level, located in Saklikent region of Antalya province which is located on the Mediterranian coast of Turkey.

Palovit Selalesi is a waterfall located in Rize Province, in northeast Turkey, on the eastern Black Sea coast. The road is narrow and steep.

Güresentepe Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.136m (7,007ft) above the sea level, located in Niğde Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

D883 is a high mountain road located in the Gümüşhane Province of the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Medetsiz is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.488m (8,162ft) above the sea level, located in Mersin province in southern Turkey.

Located in eastern Turkey, on the border between Bitlis and Van provinces, the road from Koruklu to Kolludere is one of the highest roads of Europe.

Kosedagi Gecidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.960m (6,430ft) above the sea level, located in Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Mount Davraz (Davraz Tepe) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.371m (7,778ft) above the sea level, located in Isparta Province, in southwestern Turkey.

Camiboğazı Yaylası is a high mountain plateau located on the boundary of Gümüşhane and Trabzon provinces, in the East Black Sea region of Turkey.

Belpınarı Beli is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.893m (6,210ft) above the sea level, located in Konya Province in the West Anatolia region of Turkey.

Abdal Boğan Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.750m (5,741ft) above the sea level, located in Sivas Province at the eastern part of the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

Erimez Tepesi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.687m (8,815ft) above the sea level, located in Giresun Province in the Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey.

Located on the boundary of Vitlis and Van provinces of Turkey, the road from Soğuksu to Cevizlibelen is a very challenging drive.

Karaman Bey Gecidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.937m (6,354ft) above the sea level, located in the Karaman Province of the West Anatolia region, Turkey.

Kilise Tepe is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.669m (8,756ft) above the sea level, located in the District of Yusufeli, Artvin Province, Turkey.

Mount Yama (Yama Dağı) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.673m (8,769ft) above the sea level located on the Malatya and Sivas provincial borders, in Turkey.

Özlükent is a small town located in Ordu Province on the Black Sea coast, of Turkey. The hairy road to the town is brutal, with 18 sharp hairpin turns and dangerous drop offs.

Samdi Dağı is a high mountain peak located in the Hakkâri Province of Turkey. A military road, to the east of the summit, tops out at 3,400m (11,154ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Yıldız Gölü is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.979m (9,773ft) above the sea level, located in Bayburt province, in the Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Yedigöller Yolu (Seven Lakes Road) is located in Bolu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey and winds through the Yedigöller National Park.

Karagöller lakes are 4 small mountain lakes at an elevation of 2.972m (9,750ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Macahel Gecidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.821m (5,974ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Düldül Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.215m (7,267ft) above the sea level, located in the Düziçi district of Osmaniye province, in Turkey.

Nebırnav Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 3,078m (10,098ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between the provinces of Hakkâri and Van, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

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Sakaltutan Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,212m (7,257ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Ardahan and Kars provinces, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Tanin Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,230m (7,316ft) above sea level, located in Şırnak Province, in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.

Cankurtaran Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,150m (7,053ft) above sea level, located in Ardahan Province, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

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